Federer feels "relaxed and ready" for the season on clay
The tournament in Monte Carlo is one of the two "Masters 1000" that Roger Federer has not ever won. The world No12 arrived in the principality, hoping that his 12th participation in the race will bring him luck and he will be able to pick mentioned by fixed-games up one of the few trophies missing in his showcase.
Federer is 4-times finalist in the tournament. The last time he has played in the fight for the trophy 12 months ago, when he has been defeated by Stan Wawrinka.
"He was equivalent match and I was close," said Federer. "I don`t remember whether I separated the two, three or four points from victory. I felt that I had my chances, but also I felt that Stan began to play better and better. I am very glad for him, "said the 33 years old tennis player.
"I like the fact that I played well throughout the tournament, even on the final. In the third set maybe fatigue overtook me, and it was terrible cold. Definitely I didn`t feel in the best condition, but I was still able to play good. Stan deserved the victory. I had my chance in the second set, but did not use it. "
Federer, who has 23 titles of "Masters 1000" tournament, is adamant that he is ready to attack the races on clay in Europe. Earlier in the season, Federer won the title in Dubai final and game at Indian Wells.
"I feel good about the form and physical condition. I have worked a lot for it in the recent weeks. I came to Monte Carlo on Thursday and I have trained on the central court. This is something that in previous years I had not the opportunity to do. I think I did a good preparation for the season on clay, "said Federer.
Federer will start in Monte Carlo with the match against or Diego Schwartzman. He knows both of them enough well , after he has given a way to Chardy last year in Rome, and a few weeks ago he has beat Schwartzman in Indian Wells.
"Monte Carlo is the first tournament after 7 months or more game on hard courts. The draw is always difficult, especially at the level of Masters 1000, "admitted Federer.
Federer is 4-times finalist in the tournament. The last time he has played in the fight for the trophy 12 months ago, when he has been defeated by Stan Wawrinka.
"He was equivalent match and I was close," said Federer. "I don`t remember whether I separated the two, three or four points from victory. I felt that I had my chances, but also I felt that Stan began to play better and better. I am very glad for him, "said the 33 years old tennis player.
"I like the fact that I played well throughout the tournament, even on the final. In the third set maybe fatigue overtook me, and it was terrible cold. Definitely I didn`t feel in the best condition, but I was still able to play good. Stan deserved the victory. I had my chance in the second set, but did not use it. "
Federer, who has 23 titles of "Masters 1000" tournament, is adamant that he is ready to attack the races on clay in Europe. Earlier in the season, Federer won the title in Dubai final and game at Indian Wells.
"I feel good about the form and physical condition. I have worked a lot for it in the recent weeks. I came to Monte Carlo on Thursday and I have trained on the central court. This is something that in previous years I had not the opportunity to do. I think I did a good preparation for the season on clay, "said Federer.
Federer will start in Monte Carlo with the match against or Diego Schwartzman. He knows both of them enough well , after he has given a way to Chardy last year in Rome, and a few weeks ago he has beat Schwartzman in Indian Wells.
"Monte Carlo is the first tournament after 7 months or more game on hard courts. The draw is always difficult, especially at the level of Masters 1000, "admitted Federer.
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